Morgan S. Greene
**** ****** ********* ***. – Apt. 6 * Tonawanda, New York 14150 * Cell 716-***-****
**************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Collins & Brown, LLC
**** ******* *enior Litigation Paralegal – Buffalo, New York
Structure office knowledge, perform general and support staff duties
Manage motor vehicle and Workers’ Compensation cases
Gather pertinent client information for case files
Detailed oriented with excellent research skills using LexisNexis and Westlaw
Perform legal research for attorneys to evaluate potential claims
Negotiate settlements for traffic violation cases
Confirm court appearances, interact with courts, various law firms, healthcare providers
Prepare all legal documents
Self motivated to exercise independent, sound judgment and decision making abilities
Team player capable of working well with legal staff and attorneys as well as collaboratively with
defense counsel
Process client settlement checks
Maintain closed files list
Experienced in all aspects of Appellate work including appeals, reply briefs, tables of authorities
and contents
Experience in drafting various motions
Law Office of Herschel Gelber
2003 2004 – Paralegal – Williamsville, New York
Responsible for Plaintiff’s personal injury cases
Preparation of legal documents including summons and complaints, discovery, deposition notices,
subpoenas
Maintain communication with defense counsel and Judges
Effectively communicate with clients with regard to facts of case; obtain initial information
Responsible for all intake calls with regard to potential new personally injury clients
Manage various personal injury files
Cellino & Barnes, P.C.
2001 2003 Legal Secretary/Paralegal Buffalo, New York
Responsible for Plaintiff’s personal injury cases
Preparation of legal documents including summons and complaints, discovery, deposition notices,
subpoenas;
Maintain communication with defense counsel and Judges
Effectively communicate with clients with regard to facts of case; obtain initial information
Experience with motion practice
Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.
1990 2001 Legal Secretary/Paralegal Buffalo, New York
Formulate billing system to calculate attorney’s fees
Train legal secretaries to utilize transcription system for legal documents and correspondence
Provided supervision to junior paralegals and legal secretaries, assisting with typing, transcription,
filing and file maintenance
Maintain client filing system
Communicate with clients to explain court appearances and medical examinations with healthcare
providers
Effectively communicated both orally and in writing with Plaintiff’s counsel and clients
Draft various motions
Block & Colucci, P.C.
1985 1990 Legal Secretary Buffalo, New York
Preparation of legal documents
Meet with clients for initial intake
Monitor various witness interviews
Incorporate requested legal documents, medical records and insurance information into client files
Observe, critique and summarize Examinations Before Trial
Preparation of medical records summaries
Trial preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science Graduation August 2008 – Summa Cum Laude
in Legal Studies Kaplan University, Chicago, IL
Associate’s Degree 1985
in Court Reporting Bryant & Stratton Business Institute,
Buffalo, NY
New York State Certification 1988
in Paralegal Studies Medaille College, Buffalo, NY
Notary Public Officer 1990
County of Erie, NY
AWARDS/HONORS
Kaplan University President’s List of Honors (9 times)
Kaplan University Dean’s List
Selected for Membership to Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society – Kaplan University